Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCAType of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 250232
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): DC Export LLC; JCMUSA, INC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with DC Export LLC; and JCMUSA, INC for commercial grade barbecue grills, fire pits and related items for Precinct 1 for the period of January 29, 2027 - January 28, 2028, at a cost of $170,201 (250232), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Several commercial-grade barbecue grills, fire pits, and related amenities in Precinct One parks are worn out,
damaged, or unsafe due to age and heavy use. Recent inspections confirmed that these items have reached
the end of their service life and require replacement to maintain safe and functional park facilities.
Expected Impact:
• Improves public safety by removing unsafe equipment.
• Enhance visitor experience with reliable, high-quality amenities.
• Reduces maintenance needs through standardized, durable replacements.
• Supports continued high use of park picnic and gathering areas
Alternative Options:
There is not an alternative option for this identified need.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/26/2025 |
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1/29/2026 |
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Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/15/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Derek Phillips, Senior Procurement Specialist, Harris County Precinct 1; Damien Hicks, Superintendent of Parks Development & Infrastructure, Harris County Precinct 1; Hugh Taylor (Senior Buyer, Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter